24 November 2005 · Planning Committee
Working Mens Institute, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bd
The proposal involves internal alterations to form an auditorium seating up to 160 on the ground floor and offices on the lower ground floor of the existing Laxey Workingmens Institute, a registered building in Laxey village centre.
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The officer noted the proposal had been discussed with Building Conservation Officer Steve Moore, who confirmed it was acceptable for the registered building.
Laxey and Lonan Plan Policy L/COMM/PRJ3
Policy permits office development in buildings of architectural interest where it assists renovation/maintenance, adequate parking is available (preferably on-site), it does not harm amenities, and does not significantly alter the building's appearance/character. Officer implicitly accepted this via approval despite limited parking, noting the building's heritage value and central location. Two disabled spaces provided on-site, deemed sufficient in context.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307 and 308 date stamped the 18th August 2005.
Roof slate sample
Prior to the commencement of any works a sample of the roof slate to be used on the roof extension must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Windows and doors details
Prior to the commencement of any works further details of the windows and doors to be used in the extension must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Wall finish
The external walls of the extension must be finished in painted smooth sand/cement render to match the existing building.
Car parking details
Prior to the commencement of any works further details of the formation of the car parking to the rear, including the construction of the boundary wall and proposed surface finishes, must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from the development to any foul drainage system(s).
support this application, consider restoration of this registered building to be important for the heritage of the village
no objections subject to conditions
Disability Access Office requires full accessibility compliance under Part M Building Regulations including disabled parking ratios, accessible stage, seating, and toilets; Fire Safety Officer recommends approval but requires consultation on fire precautions under the Fire Precautions Act 1975.
Key concern: proposal may fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionAll Alterations should be built under the Part M Building regulations and so be accessible to Disabled people including unassisted wheelchair users.; The auditorium needs to have an accessible lecture stage/ platform, Have a couple of sitting areas for a wheelchair keeping in mind that people with certain disabilities such as strokes may only be able to see from one side and so have to sit on that side to be able to see the lecturer.; There also needs to have disabled toilets.
Conditions requested: All Alterations should be built under the Part M Building regulations and so be accessible to Disabled people including unassisted wheelchair users; The auditorium needs to have an accessible lecture stage/ platform; Have a couple of sitting areas for a wheelchair keeping in mind that people with certain disabilities such as strokes may only be able to see from one side and so have to sit on that side to be able to see the lecturer; There also needs to have disabled toilets. This may be either separate or the general toilets have provisions for disabled people; Where parking is provided provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to fire precautions as proposal may fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975; Recommend: Approve / Defer / Refusal
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department with regard to fire precautions
